Centralized or distributed control configuration

The paper present interesting alternative against a centralized configuration applying the developed Intelligent Motion Control Unit (IMCS) based on the modular design and distributed intelligence concept. It was already tested and implemented into different control structures of scientific instrumentation as Mosfire, Sofia, IAC etc. The IMCS is a cost and time effective solution to implement complex and high performance motion control/test systems or prototypes. It constitutes a family of ready-to-use hardware and firmware components. A bespoke solution can be quickly and easily assembled from these components, corresponding to a particular combination of actuators and sensors.